Friday, March 28, 2008

Hubby Update

So, Hubby met with my Dad yesterday to go over his resume and pick Dad's brain for ideas. It seems to have gone well. The hope is that one of two things happens: 1. Dad realizes what a gem Hubby is and hires him to replace me. 2. Dad gives great advice and watches for leads for Hubby (with the eventual result of gainful employment).

My Hubby was initially excited about the meeting but got nervous at the last minute. As I returned home I saw that hubby was heading over to the meeting in track pants, running shoes, and a sweatshirt. I sent him back in the house to put on khaki pants and a shirt. Hello. If you want a professional job you have to LOOK like a professional. Business casual is enough.... What the hell was Hubby thinking? I felt bad, but I when sent him back in the house to change. We talked about it and he gets it now. How did he NOT get it before?

Sometimes I wonder... Nothing will break if you don't look ready and play the part you want. If Hubby wants to be thought of as a professional he needs to look like one! DUH! He used to dress decently. I think last summer's stay at home dad time must have melted his brain. My goodness, my head still hurts. I was relieved when my Dad called last night (after the meeting) and left a message for my Hubby to email his resume after the updates they discussed. I will continue to pray. Boy does my head hurt... I wish I could do this for him. I wish he had a greater sense of urgency. Depression sucks. Hubby is not who he has always been. I see flashes of him... I want him back.

3 comments:

Susan said...

Hang in there! I hope the right thing comes for him soon, and his cloud starts to lift.

Anonymous said...

This sounds like a good first step!! I will keep my fingers crossed for you that this will work out. I don't see how it can't, it just sound too perfect, like the pieces are all going to fall into place. You should all do something fun together this weekend, just to get your mind off things. Just something mellow and relaxing.
XOXO

Mal Kiely [Lancelots Pram] said...

Depression is a nasty nasty thing to have. It doesn't just affect yourself (and you don't deliberately mean to do stoopid things - you really don't!), it affects those around you too.

Please hang in there for him. Your gentle reassurance and kind re-directing words would be worth a million dollars to him.

You sound like a good woman... but I also truly appreciate how bloody difficult it is for you as well.

Cyalayta
Mal :)